GRE Word List

FESTER

to generate pus

The meaning of the word fester is to generate pus.

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WordMeaning
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder